EDINBURG

Population 30,393

Altitude 91

General

First named Chapin for townsite promoter; renamed Edinburg in 1911. Hidalgo County seat and western gateway to Lower Rio Grande Valley; center of vast vegetable and citrus culture. Industries include food processing, furniture, foundry products, fertilizers, oil, and dairy products. Home of the University of Texas-Pan American.

Attractions

• BIG VALLEY RACEWAY - Drag racing every other Sat. Feb. - Nov. nine miles north on U.S. 281, adjacent to Edinburg airport. For Information call 210-383-7223.
• EDINBURG MUNICIPAL WATERPARK - Family fun at three-pool swimming facility featuring 125 foot figure eight water slide, water basketball, sand-pit volleyball, barbecue grills, and picnic tables. Open each Sat. - Sun from April through August. Located at 123 East Palm Drive. Admission
• HIDALGO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Excellent interpretation of the Hispanic-accented area's colorful history; includes pioneer ranch and home items, clothing, early documents, and photos. Housed in a restored county jail. Open Tues. to Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 5 p.m. located at 121 E. McIntyre Street. Admission
  
• SHERIFF'S POSSE RODEO - Rodeo cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull riding, and Quarter-Horse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena. 2 miles south of Edinburg via U.S. 281; 0.5 miles west on Wisconsin Road; free admission except during full-performance rodeos.

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